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Pineapple Ginger Rum Fizz

 

Pineapple Ginger Rum Fizz

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz. rum
  • 4 oz. pineapple juice
  • 1 oz. ginger beer
  • 1 oz. club soda
  • 1/2 oz. lime juice
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • Ice

Instructions
 

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Add rum, pineapple juice, ginger beer, lime juice and simple syrup.
  • Shake well to combine.
  • Fill a highball glass with ice.
  • Pour cocktail mixture into glass.
  • Top with club soda.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

Pineapple Gin Fizz

 

Pineapple Gin Fizz:

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz gin
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Club soda
  • Ice
  • Pineapple wedges and lime slices for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a shaker, combine gin, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Add ice and shake vigorously.
  • Strain into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with club soda and stir gently.
  • Garnish with pineapple wedges and lime slices. Serve and enjoy your refreshing summer cocktail!

Kansas City Style BBQ sauce

 

KC BBQ Sauce

General Kansas City (tomato based) style barbecue sauce

Ingredients
  

  • 3 T Olive oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 T Chili powder I prefer Santa Cruz brand
  • 1 T Ground black pepper
  • 1 T Smoked Paprika
  • 2 T Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 t Red Pepper Flake
  • 3 C Ketchup
  • 1/2 C Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 C Apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 C Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 C Lemon juice
  • 1/2 C Steak sauce Adds some "meaty-ness" to the sauce
  • 3/4 C Molasses
  • 3/4 C Honey
  • 1 C Brown sugar Dark brown for more molasses flavor
  • 1 t Chipotle hot sauce
  • 1 T Tamarind Paste

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic cloves.
  • Saute onions until transluscent
  • Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds
  • Add dry spices and cook for 1 minute
  • Combine separately all wet ingredients and sugar
  • Add wet ingredients to spices and simmer for 15 minutes with lid off to thicken
  • Cool and bottle

Blue Agave Cooler

Blue Agave Cooler

This cocktail is a vibrant and fruity drink with a kick of tequila and a refreshing ginger finish. The blue curacao adds a striking blue hue and a sweet orange flavor, while the cranberry juice and grapefruit juice give it a tangy kick. The simple syrup balances out the sourness, and the lime juice adds a zesty twist. Finally, the ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent finish. Enjoy!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz blue curacao
  • 1 oz cranberry juice
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • Ginger beer
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add the tequila, blue curacao, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with ginger beer to taste.
  • Garnish with a lime wheel.

Grapefruit Margarita

 

This cocktail is a refreshing and tangy twist on a classic margarita. The grapefruit juice adds a tart and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the tequila, while the lime juice and simple syrup balance out the drink. The salt rim adds a savory touch, while the club soda lightens the drink and gives it some fizz
Prep Time 3 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of club soda
  • Salt for rim
  • Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rim a glass with salt by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
  • Fill the glass with ice.
  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into the glass filled with ice.
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Spiced Citrus Cooler

This cocktail is a tropical and spicy twist on a classic gin cocktail. The spiced rum adds a warm and aromatic note to the mix, while the citrus juices and grenadine provide a sweet and tangy flavor.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 oz gin
  • 1 oz spiced rum
  • 1 oz orange juice
  • 1 oz grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 oz grenadine
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Splash of club soda
  • Orange peel for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Fill a shaker with ice.
  • Add the gin, spiced rum, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a strip of orange peel, twisting it over the glass to release the oils.

Citrus Sunshine

Citrus Sunshine

Summer gin cocktail
Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
  • 1/2 oz Grenadine
  • 1/2 oz Simple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Fill shaker with ice
  • Add the gin, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
  • Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
  • Top with a splash of club soda.
  • Garnish with a slice of orange or grapefruit, and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.

Instant Pot 4 Cheese Macaroni and cheese

Instant Pot 4 Cheese Macaroni and cheese

Johnny
Easy to make and very tasty macaroni and cheese. Good side dish for BBQ days
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • Teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • 6 ounces Green chilis
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
  • ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ Cup Milk

Instructions
 

  • Add the uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  • Cook on manual function, high pressure for 5 minutes. Do a quick release.
  • Add milk and green chilis. Stir thoroughly
  • Add cheese in three to 4 additions, stirring in between each addition until smooth and creamy.
  • Add additional milk as needed to make consistency you want

 

Johnny’s Stroganoff

 

Johnny's Stroganoff

Johnny
My take on stroganoff. Savory beef, mushrooms and onions in a sour cream based sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Classic comfort food
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef cubed chuck roast, rib roast/steaks, etc.
  • 1 lb Sliced mushrooms
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 qt beef stock
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon
  • 8 oz sour cream
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Brown beef in heavy bottom pan (Dutch oven works great) on high heat
  • Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are soft.
  • Add beef bouillon cubes and stock. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender
  • Add sour cream and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce slightly thickens
  • While sour cream is simmering, cook egg noodles according to package instructions
  • Once noodles are cooked, add to sauce and stir thoroughly
  • Plate and enjoy

Amazing simple breadsticks

Amazing simple breadsticks

Johnny
A very easy and yummy breadstick
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breadstick
Cuisine American
Servings 12 breadsticks

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 C 120 F warm water
  • 1 T instant yeast
  • 2 T sugar
  • 1 t salt
  • 2 C bread flour
  • 2 C All-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • In an electric stand mixer with the dough hook, combine water, yeast, sugar, salt and one cup of flour.
  • Slowly add flour until dough clears the sides of the bowl and makes a ball on hook.
  • Continue kneading for three minutes. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Let dough rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured pastry mat or counter-top, pat the dough into a long rectangle
  • Cut the dough into 1" wide strips with a pizza cutter.
  • Place strips on parchment lined cookie sheet.
  • Lightly coat with olive oil or butter and you choice of seasoning (dried herbs, kosher salt, garlic, etc.)
  • Let rise for 20 minutes
  • Place into oven and bake until slightly brown (about 15 minutes).


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